A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood Alert in force: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal. Flooding is possible for: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal, including Crowhurst Bridge, Etchingham, Robertsbridge, Salehurst and Bodiam.
River levels are forecasted to rise in the Rother due to heavy rainfall which is expected overnight on Sunday 3th December and through the day on Monday 4th December. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads from around 7am on Monday 4th December, particularly in the Crowhurst Bridge area and around Shrub Lane. No property flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue during Monday before clearing on Tuesday morning. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 5th December. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on 4th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
To check the latest information for your area visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/064WAF351
Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 217019.
